MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor in Clevedon

Energy Jobline ZR; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building and engineering firm is seeking an experienced M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Clevedon. The role involves managing multiple MEP projects, overseeing commercial operations and cost control, and mentoring junior surveyors. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 along with extensive benefits including annual leave, flexible working, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees covered

Access to discounts via 'Perks at Work'

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role, ideally in MEP/Building Services.
• Strong understanding of construction industry practices and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial aspects of multiple MEP projects.
• Produce accurate monthly cost/value reports and forecasts.
• Liaise with Contracts Managers on project commercial performance.
• Supervise and mentor junior commercial staff.
• Prepare and review sub-contracts and negotiate terms.
• Support final account negotiation and settlement.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor experience

Understanding of construction industry

Knowledge of contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT)

Cost reporting and forecasting

Negotiation and contract drafting

Communication and leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Dispute resolution experience

Flexible adaptability

Education

RICS or similar professional membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

COINS

Job description

Company

Our client is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

Role

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting for a talented and experienced M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial operations across a range of major MEP projects. The position is a permanent role based in the Clevedon office and regional sites in South Wales & West, with flexible working offered.

Role entails

This is a key position responsible for ensuring the successful commercial management and financial completion of MEP projects. You will oversee project cost control, contractual administration, and mentor junior surveyors. The role involves close collaboration with Contracts Managers, Pre‑Construction, and Senior Commercial Management. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, contribute to risk management, cost forecasting, subcontractor procurement, and final account settlement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee commercial aspects of multiple MEP projects
• Produce accurate monthly cost/value reports and forecasts
• Liaise with Contracts Managers on project commercial performance
• Supervise and mentor junior commercial staff
• Prepare and review sub‑contracts and negotiate terms
• Submit main contract applications and ensure timely cash collection
• Support final account negotiation and settlement
• Assist with pre‑construction commercial input and risk management
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal procedures
• Conduct subcontractor performance reviews and ensure timely payments
• Contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution
• Coordinate and lead commercial meetings

What We Need From You

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role, ideally in MEP/Building Services
• Strong understanding of construction industry practices and stakeholders
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, JCT)
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings/specifications
• Experience producing accurate cost reports and forecasts
• Commercially astute with negotiation and contract drafting skills
• Knowledge of CIS and payment procedures
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with COINS desirable
• Experience with final accounts, value engineering, and dispute resolution
• Experience working on health, education, commercial and mixed‑use developments
• RICS or similar professional membership (but not essential)
• Ability to adapt to change and work flexibly across multiple projects

Salary & Benefits

• £75,000 - £85,000
• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days)
• 3 additional long service days after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance (option to extend to family)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Agile and flexible working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees covered
• Access to "Perks at Work" – discounts across retail, travel, electronics, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme

How to apply

Submit your CV

Call / Text / WhatsApp Robbie on 07835 935 486 for a confidential conversation.

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